Connecting Member And Connector For An Ostomy Device

Patent No. EP2637614 (titled "Connecting Member And Connector For An Ostomy Device") was filed by B Braun Medical on Nov 10, 2011. The application was issued on Feb 20, 2019.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
HOLLISTER INCORPORATED	Nov 20, 2019	FRKELLY

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Oct 22, 2021
Communication to the parties concerning termination of the opposition proceedings - opposition rejected - no appeal lodged
Oct 22, 2021
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
Oct 22, 2021
Request for change of client data cannot be registered anymore
Oct 19, 2021
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Jul 15, 2021
Advice of delivery
Jul 7, 2021
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jul 7, 2021
Decision rejecting the opposition
Jul 7, 2021
Decision rejecting the opposition
Jul 7, 2021
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Jul 7, 2021
Means of redress
Jul 7, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Jul 7, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Jul 7, 2021
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Jul 7, 2021
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Jul 7, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jul 7, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jul 2, 2021
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Jul 2, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Jun 11, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jun 11, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jun 10, 2021
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Jun 2, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 2, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
May 12, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 7, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
May 7, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 7, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Apr 15, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 9, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 9, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
Apr 9, 2021
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
Apr 9, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 9, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Mar 30, 2021
Document concerning representation
Mar 30, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 11, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 7, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 7, 2021
Advice of delivery
Feb 7, 2021
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Feb 5, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Feb 5, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Nov 25, 2020
Communication about missing advice of delivery
Oct 23, 2020
Advice of delivery
Oct 20, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Oct 20, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Oct 20, 2020
Annex to the communication - opposition
Oct 20, 2020
Information concerning oral proceedings
Oct 20, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Oct 20, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Apr 17, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 10, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 10, 2020
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Apr 10, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 10, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 10, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 10, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 10, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 10, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 10, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 10, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 10, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 10, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 10, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 10, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 10, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 10, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 10, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 10, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 10, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 10, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 10, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Apr 10, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
Apr 10, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
Apr 10, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 04
Apr 10, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 05
Apr 10, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 06
Apr 10, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 07
Apr 10, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 08
Apr 10, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 09
Apr 10, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 10
Apr 10, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 11
Apr 10, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 12
Apr 10, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 13
Apr 10, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 14
Apr 10, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 15
Apr 10, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 16
Apr 10, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 17
Apr 10, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 18
Apr 10, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 10, 2020
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Dec 4, 2019
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Dec 4, 2019
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Nov 26, 2019
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Nov 20, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 20, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
Nov 20, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
Nov 20, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
Nov 20, 2019
International publication (Pamphlet)
Nov 20, 2019
Notice of opposition
Nov 20, 2019
Notice of opposition
Mar 4, 2019
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Jan 24, 2019
Decision to grant a European patent
Dec 27, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 27, 2018
Filing of the translations of the claims
Dec 27, 2018
French translation of claims
Dec 27, 2018
German translation of the claims
Dec 27, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 8, 2018
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Nov 8, 2018
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Nov 8, 2018
Intention to grant (signatures)
Nov 8, 2018
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Nov 8, 2018
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Oct 23, 2018
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Oct 9, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 9, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 9, 2018
Amended description with annotations
Oct 9, 2018
Claims
Oct 9, 2018
Description
Oct 9, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 9, 2018
Request for correction/amendment of the text proposed for grant sent from 01.04.2012
Oct 9, 2018
Submission concerning change of applicant's address
Jun 1, 2018
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Jun 1, 2018
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Jun 1, 2018
Intention to grant (signatures)
Jun 1, 2018
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Jun 1, 2018
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Feb 23, 2018
Submission concerning representation
Jan 4, 2018
Notice drawing attention to the payment of the renewal fee and additional fee
May 23, 2017
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
May 18, 2017
Communication confirming withdrawal from representation
May 18, 2017
Notification of termination of representative's authorisation
May 11, 2017
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Apr 20, 2017
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Apr 20, 2017
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Apr 9, 2017
Payment of fees and costs
Apr 9, 2017
Payment of fees and costs
Jan 4, 2017
Notice drawing attention to the payment of the renewal fee and additional fee
Jun 21, 2016
Decision to allow further processing
Jun 18, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Jun 18, 2016
Claims
Jun 18, 2016
Payment of fees and costs
Jun 18, 2016
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Jun 18, 2016
Request for further processing
Jun 9, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Jun 9, 2016
Claims
Jun 9, 2016
Payment of fees and costs
Jun 9, 2016
Payment of fees and costs
Jun 9, 2016
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Jun 9, 2016
Request for further processing
Mar 30, 2016
Application deemed to be withdrawn (no reply to communication from the Examining Division)
Jan 13, 2016
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Jan 7, 2016
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Dec 28, 2015
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Nov 30, 2015
Payment of fees and costs
Nov 30, 2015
Payment of fees and costs
Aug 18, 2015
Annex to the communication
Aug 18, 2015
Communication from the Examining Division
Dec 1, 2014
Payment of fees and costs
Dec 1, 2014
Payment of fees and costs
Jun 17, 2014
Final instructions (loss of partial rights)
Mar 7, 2014
Claim deemed abandoned
Feb 1, 2014
Reply to Written Opinion prepared by the EPO
Jan 29, 2014
Reply to Written Opinion prepared by the EPO
Dec 2, 2013
Payment of fees and costs
Dec 2, 2013
Payment of fees and costs
Aug 21, 2013
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Jul 19, 2013
Communication concerning correction of deficiencies in written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Jul 13, 2013
Priority search results copy provided by EPO
Jun 19, 2013
Communication to designated inventor
Jun 11, 2013
Request for entry into the European phase
Jun 10, 2013
Payment of fees and costs
Jun 10, 2013
Payment of fees and costs
Jun 7, 2013
Request for entry into the European phase
May 30, 2013
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Mar 22, 2013
Information on entry into European phase
Jun 5, 2012
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
May 18, 2012
Copy of the international search report
May 18, 2012
Published international application - A1
Mar 12, 2012
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
Mar 12, 2012
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
Mar 12, 2012
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
Dec 13, 2011
Notification relating to declaration under Rule 4.17 PCT (copy for ISA/EP)
Dec 13, 2011
Notification relating to declaration under Rule 4.17 PCT (copy for ISA/EP)
Nov 29, 2011
Abstract
Nov 29, 2011
Claims
Nov 29, 2011
Description
Nov 29, 2011
Drawings
Nov 29, 2011
Submission concerning representation

EP2637614

B BRAUN MEDICAL

Application Number: EP11794022A
Filing Date: Nov 10, 2011
Status: Opposition Rejected; Oct 22, 2021
Publication Date: Feb 20, 2019
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